When comparing Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 and Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF, which one is better?
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 which weighs 281 g, compared to the loser Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF which weighs 361 g.
Winner: Sony FE 35mm f/1.8
Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.
When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 22.1 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 24 cm for Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF.
Winner: Sony FE 35mm f/1.8
Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).
Full specifications table of Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF and Sony FE 35mm f/1.8:
Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF | Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 | |
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Brand | Zeiss | Sony |
Weight | 361 g | 281 g |
Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Focal Length | 40 mm | 35 mm |
Largest Aperture | 2 | 1.8 |
Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 24 cm | 22.1 cm |
Type | Prime | Prime |
Filter Thread | 67 | 55 |
Stabilization | No | No |
Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Missing |